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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.39, 3,054.23 and 940.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.39, 3,054.23 and 940.66 is: 1,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.39 : 3,054.23 = 940.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.39/3,054.23 = 940.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.39x = 3,054.23 × 940.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.39x = 2,872,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,991.99/2,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.83

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